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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
Getting Even.

"Ah. good morning." he saluted
across the AISLE OF the car.
Good morning. sir. ;" stifily repl ed
the lady addressed.
Did you enjoy your trip TO the
bay?"
What henP'
Last week, ma'am."
"Why, | wasn't down therer'
"No. But saw your husband down
there, and the register of the hotel bore
the names Of"
"Shw whispered man beside him,
at the same time giving his sleeve a
pull
Bore what namesP' sharply queried
the woman as her fingers clinched.
But the two men stalked out of the
front door and dropped off. She looked
after them. shut her teeth together,
and was out on the platform and ready
to alight before the car was within a
square of her street
Did YOU see him down there?"
asked the friend rs the two got away
from the car.
Nav! OF course not!'
wv hat did you talk it for?'
"Her husband black balled me in a
society, and I've been laying for him
for three years. "--DetroH Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
Unhealthy Confinement.

Hello. Smith, you look pale and
thin Been ill?'
1--we been confined to my room for
Just year. This is the first time I've
been on the streets for tw elve months.
What was the matter with you?"
Nothing. But my attorney couldn't
make the jury think so. - Champion
CITY Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

A NEW method of obtaining data for
estimating tho effects Of hcredity has
been recently devised. Starting from
a brood of a single pair of moths,
Francis Cation proposes to trace the
changes Of some one characteristic.
such as length of wing, during several
successive generations. In each genera
ton three lines of descent, those OF
shortest, longest and medium length
OF wing. will be eontrasted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
. RESIDENT of Bradford. Conn.

A RESIDENT of Bradford, Conn, is
the inventor Of the automatic street.
lamp. which is run b. clockwork.
When the right hour comes cap is
drawn over the wick. leav ne a small
blaze; the cap is lifted when the lamp
is needed again. Several of these are
in use in the streets of New London,
and 20 without any care for several
days. large tank OF oil supplying
them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
Suaviter in Modo.

Il think" said the minister, who
was visiting a parishioner, that it IS
easier to coax children than to drive
them. Gentle words are more effective
than harsh ones.
IL think so, too" said the lady. Then
she raised the window and shouted TO
her boy:
johnnie, you don't come in out OF
that mud puddle / will break your
back. "-BoSt0n Courier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
The Silver Lining.

Creditor-Will you or will you not
pay me my money? ask you now for
the last time.
Debtor-For the last time. Thank
heaven for that! II ever there was a
man tired of being dunned I'm that
man. At last my prospects are brighten
ing. Teras SUhngs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

An American who recently returned
from England says that before sailing
he noticed one day plate of fine
peaches among the fruit of the dining
room at the hotel. He inquired their
price, aud was told that the peaches
were 60 cents apiece and that thev
were "all or nothing" for Englishmen,
as the fruit has not yet been brought
in quaint ties which insure cheapness.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

OsE of the greatest 'ghts on Chesa-
peake bag is the watermelon fleet,
VIII ch comprises about eighty yes
vessels. The season opens about the
first week IN August and for nearly
two months the bay is filled with these
boats loaded down with melons. They
carry from two to eight thousand
melons each. and give employment to
several hundred men.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

ACCORDING 20 the Bo'cti1 CONNER
ct1I Of Havana, there will bc l25 sugar
plantations which. either from having
been abandoned or for other reasons
w II not grind this season. Calculating
an averagc of l, 500 hogsheais of sugar
to each plantation. this represents 10, =
600 tons less in the total product ON of
Cuban sugar this year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

The November number OF The
Popular Science Monthly viii contain
the fifth paper OF the Hon David a.
Wellss discussions on The Economic
Disturbances since - 3 " n IL Mr..
Wells will show that increased facilities
and cheapness of anu'acture and
transportation have been the chicffactors
in depressing prices, while scarcity Of
gold has but little to do with the matter;
in fact, that gold is moi scarce, but is
more abundant, in proportion 10 the
need of IL, than ever before.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
Natures Alchemy.
How does the silver find its way
Into The dal.lesi netala nrAvl

How does the silver find its way
Into the daisies petals, prayl
That In each nodding, shiln'rng face
A fairy's features one may traced
'Tis but the moonbeam's beauty shed,
Like gossamer each silken thread;
When day opes wide his yellow gates
Upon all now'rs the moonlight waits
How finds the buttercup her gold.
The bee his secret never told
How I'm her heart does she-enchain
The wealth OF sunsets golden fanci
IT'S from the blaz. OF noon-suu darts
Imprisoned In the fow'ry hearts;
Glory that comes from sunshine's gold
In spring tide ploughed into the mold
ID Dexter Smih, Neo York World.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

PALGRAYE SIMPSON devoted the first
financial fruits of his literary labors t o
the purchase of an annuity, and this
was almost his sole means of support
during the last years of his life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

SEVERAL years ago faro banks were
abolished in Washington by statute
VIII CHI makes gambling a felony in the
District Of Columbia. Washington is
now full of dives where pools are sold
on the races all over the country. The
pool rooms have become q public
scandal and the commissioners are
pettioncd to close them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

Mr.. GLADSTONE, according TO Mr..
Labouchere, viii deliver no more polit-
cal addresses during the autumn eX-
cept to the National Liberal federation
at Nottingham.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

THE customs revenue of all the ma
tons of the world in 1881 amounted to
fll0, 695, 600, OF VIII CHI Europe contri-
buled 5000. 600 and the United
States G26. $50, 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
A Verdict That Seemed to Fit.

A man in a Western town hanged
himself to bed-post by his suspend
ers. The Coroner's jury were some
time in coming to decision in the
case. but the foreman, who was ma
tive of Erin, finally announced that
the deceased came to his death by
coming home drunk and mstakinS
himself for his pants. " Washington
Critic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

For several years the little town OF
Clinton. Ala, has been enjoying the
reputation of being tho possessor OF a
wonderful hot we'll. Recent investiga-
tons show the heat was caused by
steam from II saw-mll boiler passing
through the pipes to the jets which
were under the water.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

Mrs. JAMES FURGUsoN. Of Chester
county, Pennsylvania, couldn't imagine
what was stealing her young chickens.
until she happened to see a big frog
from pond near the BARNARD catch
a chick and jump into the water with
it. The pond was drained. many frogs
were killed, aud the little chickens are
sofn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

IN Russia common phrase in use
among the peasantry who dislike
everything that is German is throw
ing up Bismarck. It's use is most
frequent when too much beer has had
its usual effect.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

A Er-CoNTRACTOR ut Harris
burg. Pa, employs a pillow drawn by
six mules in preparing street for re-
pavement instead of using the pick
and shovel The plan is said to work
admirably, Notwithstanding the hard
pass Of the surface.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

THERE has been discovered in par
ish on the Louisiana coast of the gulf
n place in which no disorder is ever
heard of, in which there is court
without a criminal case on the docket
and n jail used for the storage of
nnr.als
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

A POPULAR play now running in the
City of Mexico is uniquely named The
Father Of the Six Monkeys; or, The
Prophet of rcnon."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

A CoRoNER's jury in Preston, Conn,
found that Nathaniel Eldredge "came
to his death from heart disease, pre-
cpitated by his being choked "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

THE Theological society, of London.
offers gold medal and a diploma to
the author of the best treatise on the
various skin diseases that produce
badness
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

ONE per cent. of the population of
lndia-seventy ihousand-died during
the months of July and June OF chol-
era.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

The practice Of ''reservine'' base ball players
10 very much Ike sealing" wives ip Utah.
AIbony Tina
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

-IIusband-"W are you reading, my
dear ?" Wife-'A long letter from mother"
Has she anything in particular to say?' Il
don't know | haven't got to the postscript
yet"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

Some mems vas always like der key hole
on der back Of a clock. Dizzy vas behnt
time
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

my lips"
Keep a watch on your words, my darlings,
For words are wonderful things:
They are sweet like the bees fresh honey
Like the bees they have terrible stiugs;
They can bless Ike the warm, glad sunshine,
And brighten lonely life:
They can cut in the strife of anger,
Like an open two-elged knife.
Keep them back IL they're cold and cruel,
Under bar and lock and seal;
The wounds they make, my darlngs
Are always slow to heal.
May peace guard your lives, and even
From the time of your early youth
May the words that you daily utter
BE the words of beautiful truth.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

An exchange says that we owe much 10
foreigners. This is as ii should be. 1t is
much more agreeable 10 owe foreigner than
man who lives just around the corner.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

TINE TO Put OUT THE LAMP.-It was in
an experience meeting in an African Method
its Church over in Virginia. 4 new convert
had been giving in his confession. He had
told the brethren and the sisters all the sins
of his life, and more too, with all their agra
vations. He had confessed 10 every crime
known to the statutes and every sin known
TO the decalogue When he paused for
breath, gasping at his own wickedness, a
brother in the gallery shouted solemnly:
Put out dat lamp" 'Whyfor?' asked the
pastor. "Coz" said the solemn brother, de
vies' sinner done return"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

TRAINING MONKEYS TO WoRK.-An an
cient naturalist once declared his belief that
monkeys were able to talk, and the reason
they did no. use the gift of speech was be-
cause they were cunning enough to know
that if they were to talk they would be put
to work. Ifthis theory is sound we may ex-
pect monkeydom to burst into speech at
once, for Kentucky mani. B. Parkes, of
Kingston-has trained seven large monkeys
to work in his hemp field and break and pre-
pare hemp for market, and has sent his broth
er to South Africa 20 get ten more Slmian
slaves.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
Consumption ana wasting diseases.

And General Debility. Doctors disa1ree as 10
the relative value of Cod Liver Oil and Hypo-
the other giving nerve power, and acting as a
tonic to the digestive and entire system. But in
SCOTS Emulsion OF Cod Liver Oil with HypO-
phosphites, the two are combined, and the effect
is wonderful Thousands who have derived no
permanent benefit from other preparations have
been cured by its use. This is not an assumption,
but facts that are substantiated by the expert
encc of the past 10 years, and the endorsements
of thousands of the best Physicians throughout
the country.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
The Egis & Intelligencer
Bel Air, Md, April 8, 1887.
WATCH YOUR WORDS.
ur words, my darlings,

set catch on my tongue, and keep the door
my lips"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
FAD wBA9 THEY SAY,

Mr.. Hermon Pyle says he used our Extant
Brands, on his Tomatoes, and that there was a
perceptible difference in favor ours, as the plants
kept Rreener. bore prettier, and consequently
more fruit. and is going to use it this season.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

Mr. VIM r. Alaband, of Wyoming, Del. says
II used your Fertilizer on Tomatoes by the side
of Green Bone Phosphate and Sun Guano. The
Green Bone was cracked so high put II next to
the road to show off big, and the sun Guano next,
and the last Hubbard's, away back. as its merits
were kept quiet, but when visitors came to see
my patch of tomatoes, | always pointed out the
ground on which all three kinds were, and Hub
bards got the credit of being far superior to the
others. When picking time came it was all in all.
| have used II on other crops with the same re-
suit and believe II to be the best Phosphate in the
market"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-02-04
THE RED ACORN.
Nopyrighted by National Tribune Publishing Co.,
and published by arrangement with thcm.l
BY JOHN M'ELROY,
Author of "AnierSonoiiic, E-tc

onortiy artcr crossing the river they passed
a large vent, with number of others rlus-
tered around it. All were fcstooncd with
Confederate flags and brilliantly lighted. A
band came up in front of tho principal one
and played the Bonnie Blue Flag"
That's ole Gincral Bragg's headquarters"
said Fortner. Hes the king bee of all the
Confederntes i'll these heah parts, an they
think he kin bout make the sun stand still eff
he wants ter"
They cantPred on into the town, and going
more slowly through the great public square
and the more crowded streets, came Mt last to
a modest house, sanding on n corner, and
nearly hidden by vines and shrubbery.
A peculiar knock caused the door to open
quickly, and before Rachel was hardly aware
of it, she was standing inside a comfortable
room, so well lighted that her eyes took some
little time to get used to such q change.
When they did 50 she saw that She was in
the presence of slender, elderly woman,
whose face charmed her.
This is yer Aunt Debby Brill, said Fort
ner, dryly, "who We came so fur fur ter see,
an who's bin 'spectin' we quite anxiously.'
"Ye're very welcome, my dear" said Aunt
Debby after "a moments inspection, which
seemed to be entirely satisfactory jest lay
off yer things thar on the bed an come out
ter supper know ye're sharp set. A ride
from Nashville sech day ez this is monty
good for the appetite, an we've he'd supper
watin ye."
Hastily throwing off her hat and gloves she
sat down with the rest to honely but excel
lent supper which they all ate in silence.
During the meal muscular, well knit man
of 80 entered
"All clar outside, Bill3" asked Fortner.
"All clar, replied the man. "Everybody's
off on high o some kind"
Bill sat down and ate with the rest, until
be satisfied his hunger, and then rising he felt
along the hewcd logs which formed the walls
until be found splinter TO serve as a tooth
pick. Using this for minute industriously
ss threw it into the fire and asked:
"Well"
"Well, answered Fortner. II reckon hits
az sartin ez anything kin well be that
Wheeler's and Morgan's cavalry hez been
sent off inter Kentucky, and ez thets What
Ole Rosy's been wGitin' fur, nows the time
fur him ter put in his best ticks Ye'd better
start afore midnight fur Nashville. Tcll hev
this news, an also tibet thal's been no change
in the location o the Conlcdcratos. 'ccpt tibet
Folks an Kirby Smiths corps are both heah
at Murfrcesboro, with a strong brigade at
Stewards creek, an another at LaVergne.
Yed better fall in with Boscalls riiimcnt,
which'l 20 out ter Bavergnc Tonight ter re
lieve one O the Iijiments thar Ned better
not try To cit back heah ag'in tell Grter the
battle Good-hy. God bless We. Miss, ved
better git ter bed now cz soon ez possible, an
rest yerself fur what's comm. Wen need
every mite an grain of our strength"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-02-04

They heard the ceaseless patter and swish
of the gloomp rain-the gusty signs of the
wind through the shade trees naked branches
louder still the rolling of heavy wheels
over the rough streets, and all these were
torn and rent by the shrieks of men in agony.
"Poor fellows" said Rachel, "how they are
suffering"
think ruther," said Aunt Debby calmly,
"of how they've made Others suffer Hits
Gods Judgment on EN-"
Rachel turned TO Fortner What will
come next VIII this end itl viii the Con-
federatcs fall back and leave this placer
Hardly, This s on'y like the fust slap in
the face in fight atween two big savage
men, who We locked horns ter see which is
the best man, Hit S on'y a sorter limberin'
the int- 1n the death rassel.n
Eyes. and what next"
"Well, Rosy's started fur this ere place,
an he, bound ter come hcah Bragg's bound
he shant come heah, an is gittin' his mep
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-02-04
CHAPTER XIX.
THE BATTLE OF STONE RIVER.


Tho calal,o,io,, Of C,hri..,,,os j., t,,o oo,,,,o
..o,.,,a Nm, ...,. ~. t-.is
hy tho rf.a,,,;an 90 ,.1ar ulNy .i,, j., ~
,nornira, yyi,b f,,, bo,nr.aoi,s 'd
hovoe Tho roxt Nv oll tbo r,I,is Ioad;'7r,
southwark b.cano a. rivers Nov.ino armed
men. EnGl.s, streams of blue. tbickly clinted
everywhere with bright and onjnous steel
wound around the hills. poured over the
plains. and spread out into angry lakes
wherever a Confederate outuo,t checked the
flow for a few minutes
Four thousand troopers under the heroic
Stanlev-the foam crest on the war hilow-
dashed on in advance Twelve thousand
steadily moving infantry under the lnckless
McCook, poured down the Franklin turn
pike, miles away to the right; twelve thou
sand more streotn,d down the Murfreesboro
pike on the left. with the banner of the over
weighted Crittenden, while grand old Thomas.
he whose truIupets never sounded forth re
treat, but always called to victory, moved
steadfast as a glaCier in the center, with as
many more, "a sure support and help to those
on either hand
The mipbtv war wave rolling nm tho doom
plateau OF the Cumberland was fifteen miles
wide now Ii would he lees than n third of
that when it gathered itself together for its
mortal dash mon the rocks of rebellion nj
Murfree,boro
TWAS Friday morning tbat the wave b..
gan roII;n,, sn,,ti, ,ra.d Ar A. -, 49,,
saturday and Sund,y and Mopdar IL roI,ad
steadily onward s,,.aan;,a, haforo - 49,
.r.,,,,.,, ,,;,,.,,, 49,, $50,
a., .i5 nm 1u'po9'N % ~ Hn, y
in,, Ii,,i''il',-. - J VI. i.'u
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80. a,'u '"' 'ne' nau sV''i, anu HoAeu
Vu'S "'H upon INC hsnIs vi Ehuiireesooro'
'''1 away
W. Jay ii"h 10 MORO" Is Ne" ear 8
iN'i'' i1N"aius' Dear ies'iN al " eSe
IS ~" sweet are my iiienorleS' l nope
"'"'oi' 81 'ha' wei nave no trouble hhdll3
'SES "neh we get 10 Murtresoor' 'o-hlor-
'"";
we are HN'Iy 10 dc SO busy 'cnuollhS the
compliments OF 'he season 10 MI bragg
Sd'u marry HGhliy' that VIC VIII prooa"ly
nave "uV lrtio 'iihe 10 MAKE cans upon Tue
'auy mems VINO keep open nests
we al may I've where we need lots o
Vuiu water more IMAM anything else san
A.T griinly'
"oii san Menu phtnely, II IN 10 NE
,"e SWEEP h'ole angei dont hho" any
,ia '4"' "ou'i 'aVner nave LOT my promo
49,. ,' i'o"i ~ "ouid nave very
sa,1s, a,'J ~ puV III tne iuh year mere Oh
uorId Of SI,,,ovla -V ,n WIN cue ne" oho j"
"Wer do,,aro "i 10 h n1.lo i,|,. ~. ,.,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-02-04
Buekien's Arnica sslve.

THE BEST SALvE IN the world tCG cuts
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheun, Fever sur
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblaius Corns, and
all Skin Eruptiens, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. It ia guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. F1c sal. Nv Beaupre
g. LOwtev
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-02-04

You hardly realize that It is medicine when
taking Carter's Little Liver Pills they are
very small no had effects; all troubles from
torpid liver are relieved 10y their use,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-02-04

Why, IL is that they were all made strong by
taking Celery COMPOUND. What else should
the news of the lU9dk he 2
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-02-04

Golden Medical Discovery"-the great
blood purifier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22
Checking the Coal Companies.

The coal mine owners say that they want
coal protected mainly for the benefit of the
laborers who dig it. They ara in continual
trouble with their laborers, however, be-
cause they want to pay them wages far
below what the prices OF coal justify. A
strike has been in progress in the Lehigh
coal region for long time. The differences
between the coal companies and the miners
are not great, but the companies refuse to
agree to an arbitration because they believe
they can force the miners to come to their
terms
In the House on Tuesday, Pennsylvania
member offered a resolution reciting that
the Lehigh coal companies were about to
import 900 Belgian miners, and asking the
Secretary of the Treasury to see that the
law against the importation of contract la
Dor was strictly enforced. This does not
look as if the coal companies were so very
deeply interested in the welfare of the coal
miners The law against the importation
of contract labor was passed to protect
American workingmen, and it was believed
panies, but manufacturers, had begun to
send to Europe for operatives, because they
could get them few cents day cheaper
than they could American operatives.
1t is a mistake to suppose that the high
protective tariff is intended to benefit work
ingmen. 1t is intended for the benefit of
wealthy corporations and monopolists.
They are the ones who demand it, and they
pay out their money freely for publications
to convince workingmen that it is for their
benefit. These monopolists and rich corpo-
rations, however, never mia am opportunity
to reduce the wages of workingmen, and
if the law didn't prevent them they would
import labor whenever they could save a
few dollars by doing so. American work
ingmen will get their eyes open sufficiently
after awhile to see the iniquities of the pro-
tective system.